Head of Joint Design Office – Sizewell C
(Salary highly competitive – package negotiable for the right candidate) Reports to:
SZC Technical Director
Location:
SZC Site, Suffolk Purpose
Lead the creation and operation of the Joint Design Office (JDO) at Sizewell C, delivering site-based engineering support for construction and commissioning. Ensure all work meets safety, quality, time, and cost targets, while building and leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the JDO strategy and operating model, applying lessons from HPC and other EPR projects.
Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team (>100 FTE) from SZC, Responsible Designers, and supply chain partners.
Oversee technical delivery, resolving engineering issues across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Monitor progress against milestones, budget (£350m EAC) and risks (~£100m), reporting to stakeholders.
Maintain and approve nuclear safety case standards, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
Act as Intelligent Customer for design modifications and external technical work.
Represent the Technical Director in delegated meetings and decisions (financial authority up to £500k).
Essential Skills & Experience Degree in engineering or science discipline.
Extensive nuclear industry experience (PWR preferred) in senior leadership roles.
Proven record managing large-scale, safety-critical projects.
Strong understanding of safety cases, UK regulatory environment, and technical standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with budget control, cost management, and commercial decision-making.
Key Behaviours Humility:
Value diverse perspectives, open to debate and collaboration.
Positivity:
Challenge constructively, promote solutions, encourage innovation.
Respect:
Uphold rules, embrace new ideas, and give/receive feedback well.
Solidarity:
Foster a one-team culture with shared responsibility.
Clarity:
Communicate clearly, promote alignment, and enable fast decisions.
Health, Safety & Sustainability
Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility. Ensure all activities meet legal, regulatory, and company HSE standards.
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